Follett Blood Bank Refrigerators for Wilmington VAMC

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 4 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is soliciting two Brand Name Only Follett LLC Model REF45-BB-00000G blood bank refrigerators for use at the Wilmington VAMC in Delaware. This requirement, issued under solicitation number 36C24426Q0716, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 333415, with all offers required to be submitted by July 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. The units must be purpose-built, AABB and FDA approved, with a minimum 45 cubic foot capacity, capable of maintaining temperatures between 1°C and 6°C, and fully compliant with VHA Notice 2021-02 and other laboratory accreditation standards. The procurement is governed under commercial item procedures using FAR 52.212-4, and all proposals must be submitted via the SF 1449 form with complete, signed certifications, including a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation, Buy American Certificate, and a formal Limitations on Subcontracting certification. An OEM authorization letter is mandatory if the offeror is not the original manufacturer. The basis for award is Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable, with responsiveness and technical compliance serving as mandatory pass/fail gates—failure to meet any requirement results in disqualification regardless of price. Equipment must be shipped within 30 days of order placement to the Medical Center, Building 7, 1601 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19805 under FOB Destination terms, with delivery accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, excluding Federal holidays. Packaging must conform to carrier regulations to ensure safe and accepted delivery. Payments will be processed electronically via the Tungsten Network in accordance with VAAR 852.232-72, following government receipt, inspection, and acceptance of the units. The offeror must be actively registered in SAM, and joint ventures or similarly situated entities must meet strict SBA certification requirements. Additional compliance obligations include adherence to statutory provisions governing procurement integrity, kickbacks, contract work hours, Fly American, and prohibition of inappropriate influence on federal contracts. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by June 29, 2